Saturday, July 03, 2021

Popular Italian endurance rider Gianfranco Nassini dies at event

Horsetalk.co.nz - Full Article

July 3, 2021
Horsetalk.co.nz

A heart attack claimed the life of an Italian endurance rider during a competition in Tuscany last month.

Gianfranco Nassini, 61, collapsed near an assistance point before starting his second loop on Zambraby Zamirka in the Brunello di Montalcino Trophy at the Montalcino CEI1* 100km ride on June 19.

He received medical treatment immediately and was transferred by helicopter to the Le Scotte Hispital in Siena, but was unable to be saved...

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https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2021/07/03/italian-endurance-rider-gianfranco-nassini-dies/

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